When the first baby of 2023 in the Tonkawa area arrives, it will get lots of prizes. The Tonkawa area is still awaiting its first baby.Parents must have a Tonkawa trade address, with decision of the judges final. The following has been nominated: Lilly Mae James Dickover was born January 8, 2023 at 10:48 p.m. weighing 6 lbs 13 oz and 20 inches long at Integris Bass Baptist Hospital in Enid Parents: Haley Morris and Darin Dickover Grandparents: James & Susie Morris & David & Shelly Dickover Great grandparents: Roger & Dorothy Wano and the late Barbara Sharp & Eddie Joe Morris and Late: Wayne & Juanita Ingmire & Bill & Billie Dickover All entries must contain a signed statement from the attending doctor giving exact time of birth, birth weight, sex and full names and addresses of parents.All entries must be presented at The Tonkawa News office, 126 East Grand, Tonkawa, as soon as possible. The winner will be an- The Oak Ridge Boys have received 15 CMA Awards nominations and won two: Vocal Group of the Year in 1978 and Single of the Year' in 1981 for “Elvira” (the group’s backing band won CMA Instrumental Group of the Year in 1978 and 1986). The Oaks were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2015.The Oak Ridge Boys previously appeared at NOC in spring 2019.Former Oklahoma State Regent for Higher Education Carl Renfro and the late Carolyn Renfro established the Carl and Carolyn Renfro Endowed Lectureship Program with a gift in 2006 to provide support for cultivating and enhancing the cultural and community enrichment offerings to northern Oklahoma on the Tonkawa campus and in the Ponca City area. nounced in The Tonkawa News as soon as determination is made.Prizes to be awarded follow: A meal special from Simple Simon’s Pizza; two combos for mom and dad from Sonic; $25 gift certificate from Mary’s Grill; a $20 gift certificate from Venture Foods; a $25 gas gift certificate from Hammerheads; $25 gift card from Gateway First Bank; $25 cash from First National Bank of Oklahoma; a one year subscription from The Tonkawa News.
